Smoky Crab and Sweet Potato Hash with Lemon-Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A vibrant breakfast dish featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes, delicate crab, and a bright sauce that balances richness with citrus. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potato, red onion, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch cubes sweet potato
• 1/2 cup, diced red onion
• 2 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 8 oz, picked over for shells lump crab meat
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup sour cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1.5 cups diced sweet potato and 1/2 cup diced red onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once after 12 minutes, until golden and tender.
2. Step 2: While sweet potatoes roast, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz lump crab meat and gently break apart; cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through and no longer icy.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, and 1/4 cup sour cream in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Step 4: Transfer roasted sweet potatoes to a large bowl, add cooked crab meat, and toss gently. Serve topped with lemon-dill sauce.